Senior first baseman Alex Williams is one of the top offensive players returning this season for Louisiana Tech University, which begins its 2012 schedule at home tonight with the first of three games against the University of Texas-Arlington.

This spring, veteran Head Coach Wade Simoneaux hopes to have the Bulldogs putting together a total performance, from start to finish.

“Last year, things began a little slow because we had to adjust to some new bats,” he said, “But then we finished strong. Hopefully, the way we finished last year can carry over into a stronger start this time.”

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GRAMBLING — Through five games, Grambling State University’s football team has already matched its combined win total.

After two single-win campaigns the past two years, the Tigers aren’t looking for a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship yet. But at 2-3 overall and 2-0 in the SWAC, the Tigers have made significant strides they’re looking to build on.

Both Louisiana Tech and New Orleans will be looking for their first win of the young season when the Lady Techsters host the Privateers at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Thomas Assembly Center.

Tech (0-4, 0-0 C-USA) is coming off a loss to Arkansas State on Monday night while UNO (0-4, 0-0 Southland) fell 54-51 to Jacksonville State Saturday in its last outing. Tech’s four losses have come against No. 21 South Carolina, Virginia, No. 15 LSU and Arkansas State, who have combined to post an 18-4 record this year.

Regardless of what kickoff time might be on the board for Louisiana Tech and Southern Mississippi on Saturday, Bulldogs’ Head Coach Sonny Dykes and his staff plan to be ready.
For the record, the ’Dogs and Golden Eagles will start squaring off at 9 p.m., Saturday in Hattiesburg, Miss., where the 2011 season opener will be televised live by the Fox Sports Network.